Worksheet 4

1. Are the verbs in italics examples of main verbs or auxiliaries?
If they are auxiliaries, what function do they express (e.g. They
are eating dinner. -- an auxiliary for the progressive aspect)?


  1.  We have been told about her accident.
2.  His parents were very friendly.
3.  My brother is going to the USA to study there.
4.  We are having a great time.
5.  Mike was awarded a prize.
6.  I have got many friends abroad.
7.  It must have been stolen.



2. Rephrase the following sentences using the marginal modal
auxiliaries:

  1.  When I was young, I often went dancing, but I don't any
    more.
         > I
  ________________________________________________________
  2.  Do you think I should look for a new job?
        > I think ______________(to).
  3.  You should study more or you'll soon be in trouble.
        > You'd
  ____________________________________________________
  4.  I don't feel well, so I'd prefer to stay home tonight.
       > If you don't mind, I'd
  ________________________________________
  5.  The Queen is planning to visit Japan next year.
        > The Queen
  ________________________________________________
  6.  It will probably rain in the afternoon.
    It's
    _________________________________________________________
  7.  You've done so much work that you'll certainly pass the
    exam.
        > You've done so much work that you
  ____________________________
  8.  His book is expected to be published in October.
        > His book is
  _________________________________________________


3. Are the following sentences right or wrong? Correct the
wrong ones:

 1.  Dare he tell them what he knows?
2.  I daren't ask her -- will you do it for me?
3.  You needn't to try.
4.  Have they usually got many visitors?
5.  I do understand your point, but still I can't agree.
6.  When does the show begin?
7.  He uses to smoke.
8.  Ain't it funny?